Desjardins to build regional hub in downtown Sudbury

Desjardins directors David Deschenes, left, Lionel Gauvin, Jean-Marc Spencer and Richard Dupuis take part in the official launch of the construction phase for the new Desjardins centre in downtown Sudbury, Ont. on Monday September 17, 2018. The 11,000 square-foot facility, which will cost an estimated $2 million to develop, will act as the regional hub for Desjardins and will feature more than 40 employees. John Lappa / John Lappa/Sudbury Star

Work will begin this year on a $2-million centre in downtown Sudbury that will serve as a regional hub for Desjardins and its financial services.

“We have put a considerable amount of thought into this major undertaking,” Jean-Marc Spencer, executive director at Voyageurs Credit Union, said in a release. “Our members’ banking habits and the growth projections for Sudbury’s downtown have been carefully analyzed to build an institution that not only meets the needs of today, but that is firmly positioned to meet those of tomorrow.”

On Monday, representatives from Voyageurs Credit Union, the Desjardins Business Centre, Desjardins Signature Services and the Fédération des caisses Desjardins, as well as other key players, officially launched the beginning of the construction project for the new Desjardins centre that will be located in the Rainbow Centre.

Officials said the new space will allow Voyageurs Credit Union and the Desjardins Business Centre to maintain its growth rate, bring the cooperative community together and continue to contribute to the social and economic well-being of the people and the community in which they serve.

“Scheduled for the end of 2018, this relocation to a modern and highly functional new space will meet the evolving needs of our members while reflecting our vision for Desjardins’ future in Sudbury,” said Richard Dupuis, executive director at the Desjardins Business Centre.

The new offices are easily accessible and will provide a welcoming environment that will be perfect for meetings in the comfort and privacy the members have come to expect, officials said.

In addition, seven parking spaces will be available, just for Desjardins clients, right in front of the building.

The location will bring an entire range of Desjardins services together under one roof. In addition, the offices will be shared by other Desjardins entities: Desjardins’ new Signature Service, a multidisciplinary centre of expertise specialized in assisting our members in wealth management; and the regional office of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins

The construction project is estimated at $2 million to develop the 11,000-square-foot space and purchase the necessary equipment. The office will act as a regional hub for Desjardins and will house more than 40 employees.